How to use pre_update_site_option_option filter in WordPress

Alright folks, let’s dive into the pre_update_site_option_option filter in WordPress. This hook is pretty handy when you want to tweak the way site options are updated across your network. The dynamic part of this hook name, $option, is the actual option name you are targeting. Let’s see how you can work with this filter in a few different scenarios.

Example 1: Basic Usage of the Filter

Here’s how you can use the pre_update_site_option_option filter in your WordPress setup. You’ll need to register this using add_filter in your theme’s functions.php file or within a custom plugin.

    function weplugins_modify_pre_update_site_option_defaults($value, $old_value, $option, $network_id) {
        // Modify the $value based on your needs before it's updated.
        return $value;
    }
    add_filter("pre_update_site_option_option", "weplugins_modify_pre_update_site_option_defaults", 10, 4);
    

Example 2: Conditional Modification

Sometimes, you might want to change the option value based on certain conditions. Here’s a way to do that:

    function weplugins_conditional_modify_site_option($value, $old_value, $option, $network_id) {
        if ($option === 'my_custom_option') {
            // Perform modifications.
            $value = 'new_value_based_on_conditions';
        }
        return $value;
    }
    add_filter("pre_update_site_option_option", "weplugins_conditional_modify_site_option", 10, 4);
    

Example 3: Removing a Filter

At times, you might want to remove a filter you’ve added. Here’s how you can do that:

    remove_filter("pre_update_site_option_option", "weplugins_modify_pre_update_site_option_defaults", 10, 4);
    

Remember, you need to provide the same callback function name, priority, and number of arguments when removing the hook.

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